The Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) was
established in 1974 by Mayor Maynard H. Jackson, the NPU enables citizens to comment, express ideas and get information concerning all functions of Atlanta City government. The NPU, a citizen advisory council, makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on issues including zoning, land use and future planning.

Owner-Occupied Rehab Program

Invest Atlanta and the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning have launched a deferred forgivable loan program that provides up to $30,000 to eligible City of Atlanta homeowners for health and safety repairs on their home. The loan will be for 10 years at a 0% interest rate with payments deferred and forgiven until the earlier of loan maturity, sale, transfer of ownership, or failure to maintain the property as the primary residence during the 10-year term.

The principal balance is reduced by 10% annually provided the eligible homeowner maintains primary residency. The prorated remaining balance is due and payable immediately if the home is sold, transferred, or no longer the primary residence within the 10- year term. A lien will be placed on the home.

The maximum loan amount per home, inclusive of all construction related costs and closing costs, is $30,000 per home.

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Homeowner must reside within the City of Atlanta, excluding the Westside Tax Allocation District and Choice Neighborhoods.

Must be a primary homeowner and existing resident of the property at least five (5) years prior to application.